Since its inception in 2017, Cresta has been on a mission to transform the contact center industry with its groundbreaking generative AI platform. And it’s safe to say that the company has exceeded all expectations. Today, leading businesses across a broad spectrum of industries, from CarMax and Blue Nile to Earthlink, Intuit, and Porsche, are realizing the transformative power of Cresta’s technology, turning real-time intelligence into real-time action to make the contact center smarter and more efficient than ever before.
With a record-breaking Q4 and strong momentum heading into Q1, Cresta’s growth is only accelerating, driven by the surging interest in leveraging the power of generative AI for the contact center. As the company enters its next phase, it’s with a renewed sense of excitement and optimism, bolstered by the confidence of its world-class customers, investors, and partners.
To propel this growth, co-founder Zayd Enam is stepping back as CEO and moving into an advisory role. Zayd has been an instrumental force in the company’s formation, and his legacy will continue to resonate long after his departure. Earlier this year, Zayd approached the Cresta board about bringing in an experienced leader to help accelerate the company’s growth, signaling his unwavering commitment to the company’s vision.
Ping Wu has been appointed interim CEO. Ping joined Cresta as the VP of Engineering and Product in the summer of 2021 from Google. With deep domain experience in the industry and a passion for generative AI, Ping is an excellent choice to lead Cresta into its next phase of growth. Alongside the rest of the leadership team, which includes contact center industry veterans from Five9 and CallMiner, Cresta is poised for success as it executes its vision and forges a path forward in a golden age of conversational intelligence.
“I am immensely proud of the business and the leadership team we have built over the past few years,” said Zayd. “And I’m confident that Cresta is in good hands as we continue to pioneer the applications of generative AI to business. Ping’s passion for generative AI, demonstrated in his work driving the development of Google CCAI and building the roadmap for Cresta’s product portfolio, will be instrumental in accelerating the company’s vision for turning generative AI into a strategic necessity for businesses.“
“I want to thank the Board for their confidence in my leadership and Zayd for his support and partnership,” said Ping. “I am incredibly energized by the opportunities ahead and look forward to building on everything we have accomplished under Zayd’s vision and leadership. By continuing to improve on our execution, we will deliver tremendous value for our customers as we shape the future of generative AI in the contact center.“
In a world where generative AI is having its moment, Cresta stands tall, right at the nexus of a technological breakthrough and a massive market. With a team of passionate and dedicated professionals, world-class customers, investors, and partners, Cresta’s future looks brighter than ever.
